C-sections, Interventions, Podcast, Pregnancy, TBPodcast
Today we are taking a close look at the ARRIVE trial abstract, research that suggests elective inductions at 39 weeks could reduce the Cesarean rate. What does this mean for pregnant people and maternity care? Does mother nature really have it all wrong? Is there a...
Birth Plan, Interventions, Podcast, Pregnancy, TBPodcast, Uncategorized
The Birthful Podcast: Episode #8 In this episode of the Birthful Podcast, we are going to be talking about bed rest. Being placed on bed rest can come as a great surprise, because while preparing for birth, very few moms even think about the possibility of it...
Activism, Birth Choices, Conferences, Events, Everything else
Still savoring the experience by Adriana Lozada It looks like this: 3 days each made up of 4 concurrent talks jam-packed with amazing information, given by even more amazing birth/baby/parenting junkies experts. Like who?, you ask. Take a look: James McKenna...
Doula Rochester NY, Everything else
If you could only have one of my 12 wishes, this is it. A doula is your own personal birth fairy! She may not be able to do the work for you, but she will do everything she can to make it a better experience. “Asking your husband* to be your sole guide through...
Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, Doula Rochester NY, Doulas, Everything else, Interventions, Pregnancy
If your care providers talk about what they will “let you” do or not do during labor, most likely they do not truly follow Woman-Centered Maternity Care. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) defines patient-centered care as: “Providing care that is...
